feature-length
Americanadjective
adjective
Etymology
Origin of feature-length
First recorded in 1935–40
Example Sentences
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It’s one of those rare short films that feels like you’ve experienced a feature-length story in just 20 minutes.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026
Television: A 9-year-old Jack Russell terrier named Soccer has attracted a large following; now, he’s starring in his first feature-length adventure.
From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2026
The main cast is set to return for the feature-length film.
From BBC • May 6, 2026
Platitudes are for popsicle sticks and fortune cookies, not feature-length adaptations of literary classics intended to warn readers about how easily power can bleed into corruption.
From Salon • May 3, 2026
Then, there was “Ladies and Gentlemen . . . 50 Years of SNL Music,” a feature-length documentary directed by Questlove about the show’s truly iconic and totally unique musical performances.
From Salon • Apr. 19, 2026
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